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6 Signs Your Honda Needs a Transmission Service

Mar 28, 2025

Your local Honda dealership can take care of your car in many ways when it’s having problems. One thing we can do is perform transmission service when the car shows signs that it needs this. Make sure you learn some of the signs that your transmission needs attention so you can visit us as soon as the problems crop up.

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1. Unresponsive to Gear Changes

The vehicle may stop responding when you attempt to change gears if there’s a problem with the transmission. This can happen no matter what gear you’re trying to switch to, but it’s especially common when trying to switch from park to drive.

2. Difficult Gear Changes

Even if your car is responsive to gear changes, shifting may become more difficult. Your car might start having unexpected power surges when moving up a gear, making it feel like your car is being yanked forward by a cord. You could also hear grinding sounds during gear changes if your transmission is in trouble.

3. Fluid Leak

There are lots of fluids in your car that could begin leaking out of it for any number of reasons. Learning to identify these fluids is a good idea so you know what component in your car is having problems. If your transmission fluid is leaking, then you’ll spot a puddle of sweet-smelling red fluid under the car. If your transmission is overdue for a flush, then the fluid might be brown or black instead.

4. Burning Aroma

A burning smell might fill your car if you’re running low on transmission fluid. You might also smell something burning if your transmission fluid overheats. This can damage your transmission, as there’s more friction in the system if the fluid is overheating, leading to wear and tear.

5. Gears Slipping

Slipping out of gear as you drive can be very dangerous, as it’s hard to control your acceleration and deceleration when this problem occurs. It’s easy to identify when your car slips gears because you’ll hear your engine revving unexpectedly. It can also feel like your wheels have no traction on the road, so it’s as though you’re on ice and your car is wearing ice skates.

6. New Sounds in Neutral

Cars tend to be pretty quiet while they’re in neutral, but this isn’t the case when there are problems with your transmission. You’ll notice grinding or bumping noises while your car is in neutral if the transmission needs service. Generally, hearing new sounds at any point while you’re driving tells you there’s something wrong with some component in your car.

Is your car telling you it’s time for service? Come to Honda of New Rochelle in New Rochelle, NY for any checks and repairs your car needs.

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